1. Nineteenth-Century Art
R. Edward Colebeck
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2. Introduction Overview of the Century ART in the 19th Century - “ISMS”
Neo-Classicism
Romanticism
Realism
Impressionism
Post-Impressionism
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3. Topics of Discussion
Origins
Architecture
Sculpture
Painting
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4. Origins of 19th Century Art
18th Century western world had revolutions
American
French
Industrial
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5. Political Changes: Decline of aristocracy
Rise of middle class (to political and economic prominence)
Growth of urban society
Replaces agricultural society
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6. Changes regarding Art Society’s attitude Artists attitude
Publication of 1764 book History of Art of Ancient Times by JJ Winckelmann
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7. Classic Ideas---Again!!
Publication of 1764 book History of Art of Ancient Times by JJ Winckelmann (how much Classic artists owed to the Ancient Greeks)
Archeological discoveries (renewed interest in classical art)
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8. What This Means Neo-Classical Revival with the creative arts.
Neo-Classicism encouraged by Academy
Newly affluent middle class purchased “proven art”,
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9. Counter Art------- Romanticism Realism
End of century: Impressionism, Neo-Impressionism, Post Impressionism and Symbolism
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10. The Isms of the 19th C. Neo-Classicism (ca. 1770-1820
Romanticism (ca )
Realism (ca )
Impressionism (ca )
Post-Impressionism (ca )
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11. Diametrically Opposed
Neo- Classicism
Reason
Intellect
Rational
Set formula
Romanticism
Heart (revolt of)
Emotion
Mysterious
Individual
senses
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12. Reactions against the previous artistic period
Neo-Classicism: reacted against Rococo period (artificiality)
Romanticism: reacted against N-C-stressed the emotional side of life
Realism: reacted against N-C and Romanticism. (Portrayed life as it was)
Impressionism: reacted against subject and image - interested in color and light as the subject of the painting.
Post-Impressionism: interest in color
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